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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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$33,111 - $60,807

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 10 Dec 2018

Individuals Reporting: 103

Job Description for Marketing Communications Specialist

A marketing communications specialist helps serve as the "voice of the organization" to the outside world, advancing the business’ interests and presenting it in the best possible light. Their duties include writing, developing and designing visuals, and creating presentations.

The specific tasks a marketing communications specialist performs depend on the size and nature of the business. Some businesses work with outside advertising agencies, while others have their own marketing department. In either case, the marketing communications specialist is involved in creating, editing, and producing materials to put the organizational marketing plan into action.

As the career of a marketing communications specialist advances, the day-to-day work the specialist performs progresses from the closely supervised production of clearly defined content to greater involvement in decisions on creation and implementation of the marketing plan.

An entry level marketing communications specialist typically has a bachelor’s degree and strong writing skills. As a member of the marketing department, a marketing communications specialist must excel at persuasive writing and be able to adhere to precise quality and style guidelines. A potential employer may also require proficiency with specific software programs. The specialist must be both creative and disciplined. The ability to work both individually and collaboratively is required, and meeting deadlines is essential, as the marketing plan typically has a detailed timetable with time-sensitive tasks. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Marketing Communications Specialist Tasks

Guide products from initial conception, design, and production to successful delivery.

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Marketing Communications Specialist in Houston:

Pros: Great city with many different industry opportunities. The economy is always better here than in other states.

Cons: Commutes may be long depending on where you live. My commute from the suburbs to the inner city takes about 1 or 2 hours in the morning, depending on traffic.

Marketing Communications Specialist in Lake Forest:

"Working in Lake Forest."

Pros: The pro's of working in Lake Forest in our business park are the ease of access to the highway, semi-close places for lunch, and bus shuttle to the train.

Cons: The con's of working in Lake Forest are that if you're new to this area or if you've moved for the job, living in Chicago isn't the easiest option.

Marketing Communications Specialist in Indianapolis:

Pros: Good company with great people helping you succeed in your career in any way they can help with.

Cons:

Marketing Communications Specialist in Seattle:

"Confidence Is Amazing."

Believing in yourself and what you're doing will allow you to reach the next level. Any doubts you have in your abilities will only hold you back. Take the time to evaluate who you are and what you know and continue to learn and grow. I always feared being wrong, that will most likely happen. It's how you fix it and move on that usually becomes more valuable.